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L.M. Montgomery Reading Order

13 series Β· 61 books

L.M. Montgomery was a prolific Canadian author whose literary contributions spanned over a century, from 1908 to 2020. Renowned for her heartfelt storytelling, she crafted beloved works in the coming-of-age genre, most notably the iconic "Anne of Green Gables." With 61 books across 13 series, including the "Chronicles of Avonlea" and "Emily" collections, Montgomery's influence remains significant in classic literature.

All Aboard Reading Series

Complete

4 books (1995–2001)

Start with In a Dark, Dark House(By: Jennifer Dussling), the first of 4 books in the All Aboard Reading series.

#Title
1
Cover of In a Dark, Dark House(By: Jennifer Dussling)
In a Dark, Dark House(By: Jennifer Dussling)
2
Cover of The Bunny Slipper Mystery(By: Jennifer Dussling)
The Bunny Slipper Mystery(By: Jennifer Dussling)
3
Cover of L.M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables(With: Lydia Halverson,Jennifer Dussling)
L.M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables(With: Lydia Halverson,Jennifer Dussling)
4
Cover of Snail City(By: Jane O'Connor)
Snail City(By: Jane O'Connor)

Anne Shirley Series

Complete

9 books (1908–2008)

Start with Anne of Green Gables, the first of 9 books in the Anne Shirley series.

#Title
1
Cover of Anne of Green Gables
Anne of Green Gables
2
Cover of Anne of Avonlea
Anne of Avonlea
3
Cover of Anne of the Island
Anne of the Island
4
Cover of Anne's House of Dreams
Anne's House of Dreams
5
Cover of Rainbow Valley
Rainbow Valley
6
Cover of Rilla of Ingleside
Rilla of Ingleside
7
Cover of Anne of Windy Poplars / Anne of Windy Willows
Anne of Windy Poplars / Anne of Windy Willows
8
Cover of Anne of Ingleside
Anne of Ingleside
9
Before Green Gables(By: Budge Wilson)

Anthologies Series

Complete

3 books (2015–2020)

Start with The Dover Anthology of Cat Stories and read in order.

#Title
1
The Dover Anthology of Cat Stories
2
Cover of Favorite Love Stories
Favorite Love Stories
3
Classic Cat Stories

Chronicles of Avonlea Series

Complete

2 books (1912–1920)

Start with Chronicles of Avonlea and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Chronicles of Avonlea
Chronicles of Avonlea
2
Cover of Further Chronicles of Avonlea
Further Chronicles of Avonlea

Collections Series

Complete

13 books (1916–2009)

Start with The Watchman, and Other Poems, the first of 13 books in the Collections series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Watchman, and Other Poems
The Watchman, and Other Poems
2
Cover of The Road to Yesterday
The Road to Yesterday
3
Cover of The Doctor's Sweetheart and Other Stories
The Doctor's Sweetheart and Other Stories
4
Poetry of Lucy Maud Montgomery
5
Cover of Akin to Anne: Tales of Other Orphans
Akin to Anne: Tales of Other Orphans
6
Cover of Along the Shore
Along the Shore
7
Cover of Among the Shadows: Tales from the Darker Side
Among the Shadows: Tales from the Darker Side
8
After Many Days
9
Cover of Against the Odds: Tales of Achievement
Against the Odds: Tales of Achievement
10
Cover of At the Altar: Matrimonial Tales
At the Altar: Matrimonial Tales
11
Cover of Across the Miles: Tales of Correspondence
Across the Miles: Tales of Correspondence
12
Cover of Christmas with Anne and Other Holiday Stories
Christmas with Anne and Other Holiday Stories
13
Cover of The Blythes Are Quoted
The Blythes Are Quoted

Emily Series

Complete

3 books (1923–1927)

Start with Emily of New Moon and read in order.

#Title
1
Emily of New Moon
2
Cover of Emily Climbs
Emily Climbs
3
Cover of Emily's Quest
Emily's Quest

King Family Series

Complete

2 books (1911–1913)

Start with The Story Girl and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of The Story Girl
The Story Girl
2
Cover of The Golden Road
The Golden Road

L.M. Montgomery's Complete Journals Series

Complete

7 books (2012–2019)

Start with The PEI Years, 1889-1900, the first of 7 books in the L.M. Montgomery's Complete Journals series.

#Title
1
The PEI Years, 1889-1900
2
Cover of The PEI Years, 1901-1911
The PEI Years, 1901-1911
3
Cover of The Ontario Years, 1911-1917
The Ontario Years, 1911-1917
4
Cover of The Ontario Years, 1918-1921
The Ontario Years, 1918-1921
5
Cover of The Ontario Years, 1922-1925
The Ontario Years, 1922-1925
6
Cover of The Ontario Years, 1926-1929
The Ontario Years, 1926-1929
7
Cover of The Ontario Years, 1930-1933
The Ontario Years, 1930-1933

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

5 books (1917–2019)

Start with The Alpine Path: The Story of My Career, the first of 5 books in the Non-Fiction series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Alpine Path: The Story of My Career
The Alpine Path: The Story of My Career
2
Cover of The Green Gables Letters
The Green Gables Letters
3
Cover of Four From Lucy
Four From Lucy
4
Cover of L.M. Montgomery's Complete Journals
L.M. Montgomery's Complete Journals
5
Cover of Imagining Anne: L.M. Montgomery's Island Scrapbooks(With: Elizabeth Rollins Epperly,Adrienne Clarkson)
Imagining Anne: L.M. Montgomery's Island Scrapbooks(With: Elizabeth Rollins Epperly,Adrienne Clarkson)

Poetry Series

Complete

1 book (2005–2005)

#Title
1
Cover of The Way to Slumbertown
The Way to Slumbertown

Selected Journals Of L.M. Montgomery Series

Complete

5 books (1986–1988)

Start with The Selected Journals of L.M. Montgomery, Vol. 1, the first of 5 books in the Selected Journals Of L.M. Montgomery series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Selected Journals of L.M. Montgomery, Vol. 1
The Selected Journals of L.M. Montgomery, Vol. 1
2
Cover of The Selected Journals of L.M. Montgomery, Vol. 2
The Selected Journals of L.M. Montgomery, Vol. 2
3
Cover of The Selected Journals of L.M. Montgomery, Vol. 3
The Selected Journals of L.M. Montgomery, Vol. 3
4
Cover of The Selected Journals of L.M. Montgomery, Vol. 4
The Selected Journals of L.M. Montgomery, Vol. 4
5
Cover of The Selected Journals of L.M. Montgomery, Vol. 5
The Selected Journals of L.M. Montgomery, Vol. 5

Silver Bush Series

Complete

2 books (1933–1935)

Start with Pat of Silver Bush and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Pat of Silver Bush
Pat of Silver Bush
2
Cover of Mistress Pat
Mistress Pat

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

5 books (1910–1937)

Start with Kilmeny of the Orchard, the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
Cover of Kilmeny of the Orchard
Kilmeny of the Orchard
2
Cover of Magic for Marigold
Magic for Marigold
3
Cover of The Blue Castle
The Blue Castle
4
Cover of A Tangled Web
A Tangled Web
5
Cover of Jane of Lantern Hill
Jane of Lantern Hill

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has L.M. Montgomery written?
L.M. Montgomery has written 61 books across 13 series. Their published works span from 1908 to 2020.
What is the first book in each L.M. Montgomery series?
Here are the first books in L.M. Montgomery's series: All Aboard Reading: In a Dark, Dark House(By: Jennifer Dussling); Anne Shirley: Anne of Green Gables; Anthologies: The Dover Anthology of Cat Stories; Chronicles of Avonlea: Chronicles of Avonlea; Collections: The Watchman, and Other Poems.
What order should I read L.M. Montgomery's books?
We recommend reading L.M. Montgomery's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are L.M. Montgomery's series complete?
L.M. Montgomery has 13 completed series.

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